Let’s say you have a loved one that is so good at tennis, they can make it to the Olympics. They have previously shown themselves to be teachable, work hard, and not quit. Let’s also imagine that you are their teacher…and qualified to be so. But your loved one needs to practice, so you take…
She Didn’t Waste Her Sickness
Annabelle was patient zero. It was just two days after Christmas and she was laid out with a fever, lack of energy, cough, and endless snot. Unfortunately, the three of us followed a day later. We missed church and laid on the two couches for a week. A week! All of you who know me…
Depraved Hearts and the Puffy Blouse
Saturday showed depraved hearts. For all of us. Sunday needed to be a new day with new mercies. My kids were doing better than I was…I was still guarding my heart from childish defiance and ways which drained my joy. I found myself quietly going through the motions of making and delivering breakfast while trying…
Legacy of a Legend
I haven’t always been a New England Patriot fan. I know, shocking. I won’t bore you with the details, but I chose the Buffalo Bills as my east coast team while I was in middle school and high school. This was the era of Marv Levy where Jim Kelly, Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas, James Lofton,…
Deployment Lessons
Every military spouse knows that as soon as deployment begins, hard things happen. It just does. Living on base is fantastic for the outdoor play with all the kids. It’s also hard. Annabelle has been taught all sorts of colorful language, distinctive fingers, and had tough things happen to her. The twins seem to find…